Did DMX and Aaliyah date?
RAPPER DMX died in hospital on April 9 after suffering a heart attack reportedly triggered by an overdose only a few days earlier.
The 50-year-old star, real name Earl Simmons, was on life support in a vegetative state at White Plans Hospital after the.
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Did DMX and Aaliyah date?
Outside of his music, DMX made headlines for his relationship with the late singer Aaliyah.
Though it was never confirmed whether the pair had officially dated, DMX has never been reserved when discussing his love for the singer.
"She had a presence on TV that was incredible. It was sexy but kind of gangster
"She was easy to talk to and down to earth. Aaliyah made you feel comfortable, with her and with yourself. That's one hell of a combination."
How did DMX and Aaliyah meet?
DMX and Aaliyah starred alongside each other in the 2000 movie Romeo Must Die.
They also collaborated on a track together with "Come Back in One Piece," which was featured on the soundtrack for the flick.
In 2011, DMX recalled to how he was approached to be in the film: "When I was on tour [Aaliyah] and Joel Silver came to my dressing room to see if I wanted to be a part of the movie," he said.
"Most people would have their people call, but she came herself. I'm like, 'Is this a trick question? You have to ask me if I want to be in a movie with Aaliyah? Hell yeah.' We met up in Vancouver to [do] Romeo Must Die."
When did Aaliyah die?
Aaliyah died on August 25, 2001 following an airplane accident in the Bahamas.
The aircraft she was travelling in was badly overloaded and crashed shortly after take-off, killing all nine on board.
The pilot was later found to have traces of cocaine and alcohol in his body, and was not qualified to fly the aircraft designated for the flight.
DMX paid multiple tributes to Aaliyah since her tragic death two decades ago.
In one video, the rapper thanked her for the "priceless" memories they shared before signing off with "I love you and miss you."
Did DMX name his daughter after Aaliyah?
DMX confirmed that he named his daughter after the late R&B star.
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After describing the singer as an "angel" he then revealed the ultimate tribute, he had named his daughter after her.
Showing his daughter to fans, DMX said: "This is Aaliyah, that’s how special she was to me."
Speaking directly to his daughter, the New York-based rapper said affectionately: "Know that you’re named after an angel."